Learning disability tennis

Tennis is the perfect game for anyone with a learning disability/difficulty. It can be adapted to suit any level of ability. We can make the court smaller, use bigger rackets or special balls designed to slow the game down and make it easier to play. Go along to your nearest tennis courts to see what’s available in your area, or check out our tennis camps for people with learning disabilities.

Have-a-go camps

A great way to get started in the game is to come along to one of our one-day tennis camps for beginners. You can expect a day full of fun and friendship, at the end of which you’ll be able to play tennis. Specially trained LTA-licensed coaches will take you through a range of games and activities designed to get you started.

All camps are 11am-5pm, cost £15 and are open to anyone aged 5 years or above.

If you have any issues booking on to a camp please contact the British Tennis Services Team on 020 8487 7000 or email info@tennisfoundation.org.uk.

Come and compete

The Tennis Foundation runs an array of learning disability tournaments for players of all abilities, junior and senior. The Learning Disability Regional Tennis Series are hosted across the UK with the National Learning Disability Tennis Championships taking place in October. Details on upcoming tournaments can be found below.

Fast track for talent

If you’ve got the talent to progress from playing for fun to competing at the highest level as a player with learning disabilities, theGame On guideis for you. It gives you the lowdown on the different pathways you can follow to reach the summit of the sport. There’s also information for coaches to help them identify players who could perform well in the elite player programme. Please click here for an accessible version of the Game On guide.